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I think of myself as a warrior, a clown, a poet and a mystic. I have sailed the rolling seas through a sudden tempest, flown solo through a thunderstorm, walked through the dark forest late at night, stood alone atop a Mayan temple as the sun quietly set upon

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Technology: 1 of 42
In the not too distant future, NASA takes a bold new approach. The following presentation is a news report from that time. Over the decades, NASA has experienced many financial setbacks that have hampered its ability to reach for the stars. The latest budget crisis has impacted the launch date of the new Astro series: ... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Saltwater aquariums: Critical water parameters for reef tanks: 1 of 27
Reef tanks showcase a fascinating display of astonishingly vibrant corals, anemones and sea urchins, and other exotic, delicate invertebrates like starfish and shrimp. Many reef tanks also feature the colorful riot of beautiful marine fish. This magnificent display of nature can be all yours. It's as easy as setting up your t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News St. Louis: After the floodwaters go down: 1 of 24
When Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hammered the Gulf Coast, many flood protection structures became overwhelmed by the relentless fury of wind whipped waves, rising water levels and fast flowing river channels. More than one million people were displaced by the emergency evacuations.Since then, the State of Louisiana has provid... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Composting: A brief guide for the beginning composter: 3 of 71
My land was a great place to grow rocks. Just water the soil and they'd pop up like mushrooms after a rainstorm. Gardening was a challenge. Then I heard about composting. Compost can revive your soil, reduce your fertilizer usage, repel pests, and make your plants lush and vibrant.The process is nothing new. Plants have been ... More..
Sciences > Astronomy 57 alien species: Are we alone in the universe?: 8 of 115
In 2001, the Disclosure Project revealed a long history of shadow operations regarding the activities of 57 different alien species. The Project's evidence was presented in the form of corroborating official documentation and the testimonies of Army Sergeant Clifford Stone and other highly credible witnesses. The question at ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Online video game reviews: Great Tree: 1 of 12
A forlorn voice tells a tale... Something evil has bewitched the Swee pollen collectors and awakened the sinister forest with a dark, twisted and malicious intent: angry flying insects, hungry frogs, poisonous snails, acid spitting ants, snapping Venus fly traps and more...The very survival of the faeries depends upon the cou... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Exploring the vampire in cinema: 4 of 39
The cinema has the majestic ability to show us who we really are, what we dream of, and where we may be going. We are drawn to this intoxicating medium like moths to the flame. Since the beginning, the wonderful subtleties of celluloid film have repeatedly haunted us with the pale shadow of the vampire, growing more terrifyin... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Plantar warts: Symptoms and treatment: 1 of 9
Plantar warts most often appear on the bottom of your feet. To get them, you probably walked barefoot in a public area, such as the concrete surface of an outdoor shower, the tiled area near a swimming pool or even on a wet indoor-outdoor carpet. Maybe your feet had also been sweaty, dirty and soaked for some time. After awhi... More..
Travel > Vacations Top historical sites to see on a Kauai vacation: 1 of 8
In the 4th century, when seafaring Polynesians discovered beautiful Kauai, they encountered the mythical Menehune, a tribe of small people already living there, who may still dwell within the lush rainforests, giving credence to many mischievous occurrences. From this beginning, Kauai's ancient, mysterious and exotic history ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Is "going green" a new marketing ploy?: 4 of 31
Over the years, many companies have taken advantage of the latest marketing ploy - they present themselves as righteous champions fighting for the environmental cause. Their wholesome, cheerful and energetic marketing style presents an optimistically green outlook using alluring words such as all-natural, organic, clean, sust... More..